H.R. 1762 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Gulf Coast Restoration Act
H.R. 1762 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 5, 2011, sponsored by Jo Bonner with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Gulf Coast Restoration Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Requires transfer into such Fund of not less than 80% of all amounts collected as federal penalties, settlements, or fines in relation to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling unit that began on April 20, 2010. Establishes the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jo Bonner (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. (May 16, 2011)
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